Exposed wiring and grounding repair cost
Covering exposed wires, supporting loose wiring, fixing incorrect wiring, grounding rods and aluminum wiring.
Exposed and loose wiring usually turns up in basements, crawl spaces, attics and garages, where wiring runs in the open. An electrician puts exposed wires in a box or conduit and fastens loose wires so they can't be pulled or damaged.
The grounding rod outside connects the electrical system to the earth. When it sticks up out of the ground, it's driven back down.
What our reports priced these at
| Work | Most homes | Middle price | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conceal exposed wires | $150 to $200 | $150 | The 24% of homes where it was priced |
| Secure loose wiring | $150 to $190 | $190 | The 9% of homes where it was priced |
| Drive the grounding rod to the proper depth | About $150 | The 7% of homes where it was priced |
What HomeCloud reports priced this fix at in homes we evaluated Sep 2025 to Oct 2026. The range is the middle half of homes; the middle price is the median. Your price comes from a written estimate for your home. Incorrect wiring and aluminum wiring were too rare in the sample to show a range.
What affects the price
- How much wire
- A single exposed splice is a quick fix. Long runs of loose or exposed cable take longer.
- Access
- Tight crawl spaces and attics take more time to work in.
- Aluminum wiring
- Some homes have aluminum branch wiring. Fixing it means repairing every connection with connectors made for aluminum wire, or rewiring, and the price depends on how many connections there are.
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